1. Assam recently signed a MoU with which state, to resolve differences in the state border?
[A] Sikkim
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Manipur
[D] Arunachal Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
According to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Meghalaya and Assam, 18.33 square kilometer will be with Meghalaya while 18.46 sq km will be with Assam.
This is out of the 36.79 sq km in respect to the 6 out of 12 areas of differences claimed by the Government of Meghalaya in 2011.
2. Which state has approved Renewable Energy Policy (2022-27)?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Karnataka
[C] Odisha
[D] Telangana
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
The State Cabinet of Karnataka approved Renewable Energy Policy (2022-27). It aims for developing the State as a hub of renewable energy generation as well as manufacturing of equipment related to renewable energy.
The policy also seeks to upgrade the renewable energy generation capacity of the State to 10 GW in the next five years. This also includes 1 GW of rooftop solar energy.
3. ‘Ambedkar Young Entrepreneur (AYE)-Mentor program’ is a new scheme of which Union Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Finance
[B] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[C] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[D] Ministry of Education
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment]
Notes:
The venture capital fund (VCF) scheme was implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to help aspiring entrepreneurs belonging to SCs and OBCs new businesses. As the performance of the scheme is not satisfactory, the Ministry is set to launch a “mentorship” programme.
Named the ‘Ambedkar Young Entrepreneur-Mentor’ (AYE-Mentor) programme, the IFCI Venture, which is the VCF manager, will empanel businessmen or heads of companies or veterans of banking and financial institutions, as ‘mentors’.
4. India signed a MoU with which country to set up Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC)?
[A] Japan
[B] Nepal
[C] Sri Lanka
[D] Bangladesh
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Correct Answer: C [Sri Lanka]
Notes:
India and Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the Indian public sector Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) to set up a state of the art Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo.
The agreement is a part of India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for all in the Region) initiative in the Indian Ocean. The MoU enhances co-operation on maritime security between the two countries in a part of the Indian Ocean region.
5. National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) is a Public sector unit working under which Ministry?
[A] Ministry of Communication
[B] Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
[C] Ministry of Tourism
[D] Ministry of Culture
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Information and Broadcasting]
Notes:
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued orders to merge all the branches of the Films Division, Directorate of Film Festivals, National Film Archive of India (NFAI) and Children’s Film Society of India with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
With this, the production of documentaries and short films, organization of film festivals and preservation of films are merged to NFDC, a PSU working under the Ministry.
6. As per a recent report, which country has the lowest rate of insurance penetration across Asia?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] India
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
A recent report prepared by environmental platform Climate Trends has pointed out that India has the lowest rate of insurance penetration across Asia
The Indian insurance companies were among the worst performers scoring below 10 per cent for the quality of their disclosures. Indian insurance companies failed to pay close to three-fourths of the claimed amount for Cyclone Amphan, which hit the West Bengal during May 2021.
7. When is the ‘International Day for Mine Awareness’ observed annually?
[A] April 2
[B] April 4
[C] April 6
[D] April 8
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Correct Answer: B [April 4]
Notes:
The ‘International Day for Mine Awareness’ is observed annually on April 4, across the world. The mine action community, headed by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) launches activities to create awareness on Mines.
This year, the theme of International Mine Awareness Day stands for “Safe Ground, Safe Steps, Safe Home”.
8. Which Indian state signed a pact with WWF India to develop State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP)?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Assam
[C] Arunachal Pradesh
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Arunachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Arunachal Pradesh signed a pact with WWF India to develop the State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (SBSAP).
The SBSAP will be aligned with the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework and Pakke Declaration. The state cabinet adopted the ‘Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 Declaration on Climate Change Resilient and Responsive Arunachal Pradesh’, last year.
9. Which Indian space tech start-up launched its first commercial satellite with SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket?
[A] Pixxel
[B] Agnikul
[C] Skyroot Aerospace
[D] Dhruva Space
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Correct Answer: A [Pixxel]
Notes:
Indian space tech start-up Pixxel successfully launched its first fully-fledged commercial satellite apparently called ‘Shakuntala’ or Pixxel TD-2.
The satellite was launched with Elon Musk-run SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-4 mission from Cape Canaveral in the United States. The satellite hosts one of the highest resolution hyper-spectral commercial cameras.
10. Gangaur Festival is predominantly celebrated in which Indian state?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Rajasthan
[C] Punjab
[D] West Bengal
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]
Notes:
Gangaur Festival is predominantly celebrated in the state of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Tourism Department organised the festival after two years gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The festival commenced on April 3 and continues for 18 days. The Tourism Department of the state has made special arrangements to make the foreign tourists aware of the culture of the state.